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As one of the most feared BattleMechs in the Inner Sphere, the Atlas is nearly unstoppable due to a combination of heavy armor and powerful weaponry.
This is an automatic cannon that uses shells of 20 mm and above depending on the weapon's caliber.
The Awesome is an Inner Sphere assault 'Mech capable of decimating opponents with its three Particle Projection Cannons.
The Original artillery, and first naval weapon. Cannon's fire massive Iron cannon balls using gun powder and a match to set off the charge in the barrel send the ball at the enemy.
The Catapult is a heavy Inner Sphere fire support 'Mech that deals damage primarily through two long range missile racks.
The Cougar is a light Clan OmniMech that offers a surprising amount of firepower for its size, though at the expense of speed and durability.
A dropship usually refers to a ship that ferries troops, heavy armor, and supplies from carriers in orbit to a planet's surface. Sometimes it refers to any futuristic in-atmosphere transport that is not a helicopter or airplane.
A popular weapon that is used in many shooters. The flamethrower is considered one of the most unique ways to defeat a foe.
A weapon that utilizes magnetic coils to propel a metal slug at very high velocities. Its most notable appearance is in the Fallout and Stalker franchises.
Considered one of the most frequent and controversial implements of destruction in video games and real life, guns are devices that fire projectiles with explosive force.
Designed by Clan Hell's Horses, the Hellbringer heavy OmniMech devotes an impressive portion of its mass to weaponry, though as a result it is somewhat lightly armored for its weight class.
Jump jets allow exoskeletons, mechs, and other heavy armored things to fling themselves into the air when the need arises.
A laser is a focused beam of light, invisible through the air without some other medium (such as smoke) to illuminate it. Lasers are often used in video games as part of a targeting system, or as an offensive weapon in their own right.
Machine guns, generally, are heavier weapons with a rapid rate of fire. To quote the Quake manual, they "eat ammo like popcorn."
The Mad Dog, also known as the Vulture, is a second generation Clan OmniMech primarily used for support at long range.
The Mauler is an Inner Sphere assault 'Mech that focuses primarily on long range firepower. It was featured on the cover of MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries.
Mechs (or Mecha) are humanoid-like pilot driven vehicles often depicted in media as a combat machine. Early examples of Mech/Mecha in video games are often derived from early manga and anime as well as table-top games.
An explosive ordinance propelled by a rocket engine designed to blow an object to smithereens. A missile is often guided, in some way, to its target. For example; by laser, remote control, or computer/GPS.
The Nova Cat is a heavy Clan OmniMech that favors long range beam weaponry.
A powerful futuristic energy / atomic weapon, that can vanish enemies with a constant beam
A powerful energy weapon from the Battle Tech universe.
The Raven is a highly advanced Inner Sphere light 'Mech built to offer invaluable passive support to lancemates, including target spotting and sensor interference.
A mechanical lifeform, typically exhibiting superhuman abilities, that can be found in games as either the main protaganist or as powerful enemies or allies.
A weapon that launches rockets.
The Summoner, known as the Thor within the Inner Sphere, is a heavy Clan OmniMech that possesses both high mobility and a dangerous assortment of weaponry.
A tank is generally a heavily armoured and armed, tracked vehicle designed to be at the front of a combined forces attack.
Technical trucks are basically civilian trucks or flatbeds that are converted into combat vehicles usually being equipped with some form of turret and added armor.
Known as the Mad Cat within the Inner Sphere, the Timber Wolf is a heavy Clan OmniMech native to the BattleTech universe. It has become one of the franchise's most iconic 'Mech designs, and is featured prominently in the box art for a number of games.
The Uziel is a medium Inner Sphere 'Mech with jump jet capacity, considerable speed, and a respectable weapons payload.
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